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This home at 440 Meadow Lark Drive sold for $1.55 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 7, 2017
Meadow Lark Drive home sells for $1.55 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 22-26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch senior Dylan Cameron finished third in the 132-pound weight class at the Class 3A-Region 2 tournament Feb. 26 and Feb. 27. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 2, 2016
Mustangs preach mental toughness

Lakewood wrestler’s willingness to prepare to win leads to third straight state tournament berth.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Little League pitcher Connor Shine helps lead the 9/10 All-Stars to a District 26 championship July 5.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 10, 2013
Sidelines 7.10.13

Southwest Florida Figure Skating Club names officers; registration for amateur championships begins; Mustang cheerleaders to host summer camp;i9 sports fall registration is currently under way; East County all-stars win district crowns

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA running back Allen Clark raises the ball after scoring a touchdown against Santa Fe Catholic.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 30, 2023
ODA football runs over Santa Fe Catholic

The Thunder (3-2) had four rushing touchdowns in a 33-26 home win.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • A time to celebrate |
  • August 8, 2023
Sara Smuda and Kevin Hussey

Sara Smuda and Kevin Hussey are pleased to announce their marriage on June 9, 2023 in Longboat Key, which family and a few close friends joined in to celebrate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Celebrations
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 30, 2022
Argus Foundation brings emergency management director to luncheon

The Meet the Minds luncheon was held Aug. 29.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2009
Sarasota County's first turtle hatches

Sarasota County's first turtle nest of the season hatched Tuesday, June 30, on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Court tosses arena appeal

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch is the sole owner of the unfinished hockey arena.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2010
Charter school preps for expansion

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch will hold New School Expos Jan. 13, Jan. 27 and Feb. 3.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2010
Charter school preps for expansion

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch will hold New School Expos Jan. 13, Jan. 27 and Feb. 3.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 11, 2010
Matthews rescue opens Saturday

The Justin Matthews Wildlife Educational Center will open June 12.

  • East County
  • News
Stone crab claws from Moore's
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2010
Crab claws grab attention this season

Stone crab season started Oct. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • August 8, 2012
TWIS Talks RIAF: Ensemble Basiani's Glorious Harmonies and Crisp Crescendos

TWIS Talks RIAF: Ensemble Basiani's Glorious Harmonies and Crisp Crescendos

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 17, 2012
Pawnshops destined for commercial intensive zones

The Sarasota County Planning Commission yesterday voted unanimously to allow pawnshops to operate in commercial intensive zones.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 14, 2012
Superintendent: No budget cuts

Manatee County Public Schools Superintendent Tim McGonegal on Wednesday released a proposed 2012-2013 budget that includes no budget cuts.

  • East County
  • News
Eva Rey will start Aug. 1 as Town Hall's executive director.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 21, 2011
New Town Hall manager readies for work

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority today officially hired Eva Rey as the district's new executive director of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2011
See you later, alligator?

On Tuesday, May 24, Longboat Key resident Julie Klick was in her backyard with her dog, when she felt a pair of eyes staring at her.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 14, 2010
Two dead dolphins found on LBK

Mote's Stranding Investigations team do not believe the deaths are weather-related.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2011
Ranch readies for hurricane season

More than 125 Lakewood Ranch residents and Community Emergency Response Team members learned safety tips at CERT's Hurricane Preparedness event April 7 at Town Hall.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The temporary Gulf Gate Library location will be adjacent to JC Penny in Westfield Sarasota Square Mall.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 26, 2012
Gulf Gate Library move announced

Sarasota County library officials expect the Gulf Gate Library to close its current location in December and open in Westfield Sarasota Square Mall in January.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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